Pinchot Urges Right to Work as Labor Rally Calls for Action
Governor Gifford Pinchot challenged the welfare of labor, urging organized workers to claim rights as part of living. He criticized benevolence plans, urged permanent protections like eight hour days and unemployment insurance, and backed state and national planning with direct action. The session in Reading featured Michael Condron and Tom Manning, with a motion supporting the Davis Kelley bill to stabilize the coal industry.
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Reading
Gifford Pinchot
State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Pinchot
Michael Condron
Orange
N. J
United Hatters of America
Tom J. Manning
Washington, D. C
Union Lables' Trades Commission
the American Federatin
Lapor
Thomas J. Kennedy
New York Central Omits Dividend Payment
New York Central Directors in New York omitted dividend payments for the first time since 1870, with no payment on December 18 and plans for semi annual earnings. The line reports ongoing declines in gross earnings and fixed charges, noting a large quarterly net loss and a previous year’s dividend schedule. The article also notes the resignation of W C Procter of Byrder Gamble Co from the board due to health.
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NEW York Central
New York
Novarhbar Quel
Oday
W.C. Procter
Brydér & Gamble Co
Hoover Economy Committee Meets With Hoover
President Hoover outlined a general program at a White House breakfast to cut about 200 million dollars in government costs in 1938. Treasury Secretary Ogden Mills described discussions as following the House economy program and aimed at reducing appropriations, with further details to come.
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United Press
Washington
Hoover
Senate
White House
Secretary of Treasury
Ogden Ly Mills
House
Mills
Jones
Senate Economy Committee
Capitol
Means Gets Lower Bail In Fraud Case
Gaston B. Means, indicted on embezzlement charges, was released on a reduced bond after district court action in Washington. Original bonds and alleged schemes involving the Lindbergh kidnap case and other alleged frauds are noted, with prosecutors voicing concerns over bond arrangements and possible additional charges under investigation by federal authorities.
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United Press
Washington
Gaston B. Means
District of Columbia
Jeans
Ivalyn Walsh McLean
Lindbergh
Bette
Bivelyn ‘Walsh McLean
Proctor
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Means
Edward B. McLean
James M. Proctor
Justice Department
Leo A. Rover
Mick
Newark
N. J
Rover
Finley J. Shepard
New York
Jay Gould
Leo A Rover
Corry Woman Observes 98th Birthday Tomorrow
Mrs. Sarah Prancis, longtime Corry resident, will celebrate her ninety eighth birthday Thursday at 315 North Center Street with a family dinner. Neighbors extend warm congratulations to the venerable lady as she marks the quiet occasion.
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Sarah Prancis
Corry
North Center Street
Curtis Absent as Negotiations Continue in Lindbergh Kidnapping
A May 11 dispatch reports Curtis absent as Lindbergh kidnapping negotiations shift from Norfolk to a Block Island area off Long Island. Curtis, allied with naval ships, seeks to reassure kidnappers and avoid traps, while Dr. J F Condon’s paid notice schemes prompt a ransom rumor.
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United Press
New York
Lindbergh
Jassie
J. F. Condon
Sams
Norbolk
John Hughes Girtis
Lindvergn Cloild
Block Island
Long Island
New England Coast Line
Curtis
Norfolk
Marcon
Frank H. Lackmann
Curtis’ Boat Yard
Hampton Roads Sub
Burglary At Alford Hide House On East Columbus
Thieves broke into the hide house of D. M. Alford on East Columbus second street late last night. Entry was gained by smashing the main door lock and a quantity of wool hides and skins were stolen. The theft was not discovered until the owner and employees visited the site today. Austin plans to depart this evening for a business trip to Harrisburg.
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D. M. Alford
East Columbus Svebile
Alford
Kline testifies in defense at Butler trial
Mayor Charles H Bilne of Pittsburgh takes the stand denying personal control of the city supplies department amid alleged contract irregularities tied to a purchasing scandal. He defends his elevation from lawyer to mayor, discusses Mayview home improvements, and recounts duties while witnesses including Bertrem Succop describe alleged illegal contracts and bid practices. General B C Shannon and others were summoned as character witnesses but excused for the day.
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United Press
Butler
Charles H. Bilne
Pittsburgh
Vitico
Bertrem L. Succop
Department of Supplies
Kilne
Tal
Mayview
Kline
B.C. Shannon
Pennsylvania
Negro Held for Theft of $46 in Railroad Yard
A Black man was arrested by Officer Lloyd Ruppersberger after a former railway worker reported being rolled while asleep in a railroad shanty. $46 in currency was found in his shoe. The victim’s money was recovered. the suspect remained in city jail as of morning, with disposition pending.
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Megro Yagrauy
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Brown
2Uppersbirger
Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments
Radio schedule list for networks WIZ WABG WEAR WABU and Wi% includes 30 Melody Moments, Modern Mile Chorus, 8 30 Concert, Playboy Hour, and Slumber Music with time slots in the evening. The list catalogs programs by network and show title, reflecting a 1932 United Press release for five entertainment entries.
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United Press
WIZ
NBC Network
CBS Network
Modern Mile
WEAR
CBS
Relief Bond Proposals Highlight Senate Debate
United Press reports Senate Minority Leader Robinson Loday proposing a 200 million dollar federal relief bond issue for unemployment relief and a 52 million dollar issue to finance bridges tunnels and slum rehabilitation. He backs a balanced budget and supports Wagner bill to fund states and cities. He cites 9 billion in construct bond spending and calls for self liquidating enterprise use, plus a 30 hour work week test for farm relief and FCRA modifications for farm loan associations.
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United Press
Washington
Senate
Robinson Loday
Robinson
Wagner
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Germany refuses reparations claim, Bruening says
Chancellor Heinrich Bruening told the Reichstag that while motions urge law demanding reparations, it is inconceivable Germany will be able to resume payments.
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Germany
United Press
Berlin
Heinrich Bruening
Reichstag
Relief Fund Nearing End of Resources
The Corry Relief Fund committee reports depleted resources and warns continued general work may be impossible for more than a few weeks. Pledges are delayed, county aid efforts are strained, and local merchants face unpaid warrants three to four months overdue. A committee will seek Erie aid to improve the situation.
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Corry
Hese
Erie
Wayne Decker Found Not Guilty by Jury
Wayne Decker formerly of Corty was acquitted in a jury verdict of not guilty in the attempted blackmail case against A Eldred. The jury reached the decision after four hours of deliberation, the morning spent on prosecution arguments and court guidance. The county bears the costs of the trial. In Paris, May 11, cross examination of Dr. Paul Gorgovloff, linked to the Doumer assassination, commenced today.
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Wayne Decker
Mmadville
Corty
Sisckmail A
Eldred
Doumer
Paris
Paul Gorgovloff
Fot
Paul Doumer
Columbus Ave Contract Awarded for City Connecting Link
Harrisburg dispatches say the State Highway department awarded the Columbus avenue pavement contract to Baldwin Brothers Construction Co of Cleveland for 851,109. The 5.88 feet of concrete paving will be laid in half-width sections with local labor preferred and work to start immediately, easing a long complaint and linking to the Corry joy project as part of a planned city eastward highway expansion.
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Harrisburg
Columbus Avenue
State Highway Department
Baldwin Brother's Construction Company
Cleveland
Weet
Worl
Iwitch
East Main Street
Main Street
Sparta Road
Highway Department
Hospital Board Set to Decide Tonight on Save Hospital Plan
Corry Hospital Association directors meet in the Library building to finalize plans to keep the hospital open. They will review current business and voting on funds, with committees delegated to lead the public effort to Save the institution.
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Corry Hospital Association
Attenton
Witch
Akron Dirigible Akron Survives Severe Storm Test
Lieutenant Commander Rosendahl reports the Akron endured the severest weather ever faced by a dirigible. After a brutal night near El Paso and sandstorms along the route, the ship landed near San Diego with fuel low but crew in good shape aside from four radio operators affected by thunderstorm exposure.
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Hyinz
Texas
B. Rosendahl
Radio 1
United Press
Rosendahl
Ion Aktio
Com. C. E, Rosendahl
Akron
United Pras
U. 88
San Diego
Calif
Pacific Coast
Yinlen
Tuina
Peens
A. Cleitring
Tesday
Lafternoon
Ayins
Pecos
van Horn
HI Pasn
el Paso
Abe Alcon
Department of Commerce
Avin
Camp Kearney
Sunnyvale
Jong ts _ posure
Alcohol blamed for 2 to 3 deaths after party
Pittsburgh May 11 Deceased and others are dead today as result of drinking medicated liquor during a party in McKees Rocks according to the coroner. The victims include Alexander Ratska 60 and his wife Catherine Saba, and Michael Zayko 45 of McKees Rocks. Zayko died at his home yesterday. Ant Wieter Tate died last night. Deputy Coroner described the lacing method and said the alcohol was contaminated.
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Pittsburgh
McKees Rocks
Alexanter Ratska
Wify
Catherine Sa
Michael Zawko
MoKeés Rocks
Zayko
Saike
Ant Wieter
Tate
Coronbes
Rane
Zafky
Milly
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